Management of Air Leaks After Thoracic Surgery

Posted On 2018-11-07 15:01:20


Guest Editors:

Marco Anile, MD (left)
Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome La Sapienza, Rome, Italy

Daniele Diso, MD (right)
Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome La Sapienza, Rome, Italy


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